Household Hazardous Waste

Help protect public health and safety and the environment by disposing properly of your household hazardous waste.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous waste is any discarded material that threatens public health, safety and the environment due to its chemical nature. Throwing these materials in the trash or sewer system puts oceans and groundwater at risk.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

All residents of Riverside County can dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at:

An ABOP site (ABOP sites collect only Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Latex Paint)

Needles and Sharps

Don’t throw your needles or sharps in the trash!!

Beginning on September 1, 2008, state law (Section 118286 of the California Health and Safety Code) makes it illegal to dispose of home-generated sharps waste in the trash or recycling containers, and requires that all sharps waste be transported to a collection center in a sharps container approved by the local enforcement agency.

Home generated sharps must be placed in an approved container and brought to a Sharps Kiosk or Household Hazardous Waste Collection facility or event for FREE disposal, or disposed of at an alternative approved location. Residents can use a store bought biohazard container with a secured lid or make their own approved container.

Collection Events

For additonal information, visit the Riverside County Department of Waste Management site at www.rcwaste.org.

Electronic waste is also accepted. Consequently, this is also a good time to recycle old televisions, computer monitors, or other electronic devices. For additional information, please call the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program at (800) 304-2226.

Special note: The HHW event will close during periods of inclement weather or if unsafe conditions exist for the public and event staff.

Mobile EventsMobile Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events are held regularly throughout Riverside County and are free to Riverside County residents. For any questions regarding future HHW events, please call (800) 304-2226 or (951) 486-3200.

ABOP Sites

The following ABOP sites collect only Anti-freeze, Batteries, Oil and Latex Paint. They are open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and are closed on holiday weekends.*